Explore the Family Name Cafarelli
The meaning of Cafarelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a diminutive of Cafaro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Ettore, Angelo, Antonio, Enzo, Marco, Romeo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cafarelli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cafarelli has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 36,572 and increased to a rank of 38,214 in 2010, marking a decline in popularity by 4.49%. The number of people carrying the surname Cafarelli also saw a marginal increase from 577 to 580, reflecting a change of 0.52%. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 individuals decreased by 4.76%, from 0.21 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #38,214 | -4.49% |
| Count | 577 | 580 | 0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cafarelli
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Cafarelli identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 95.84% in 2000 to 92.93% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Individuals who identified with two or more ethnicities decreased by 17.31%, from 1.04% in 2000 to 0.86% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, nearly doubling from 2.60% in 2000 to 5.17% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 92.93% | -3.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 5.17% | 98.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0.86% | -17.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |